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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.18, 1,281.29 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.18, 1,281.29 and 526.97 is: 788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.18 : 1,281.29 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.18/1,281.29 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.18x = 1,281.29 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.18x = 675,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,205.91/856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.63

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